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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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Default Re: HELP: coolant problem

Originally Posted by dorko
well first thing. water evaporates.

but water gets hot and boils/evaporates.
Not in a closed system. Antifreeze is only good for its anti corrosion properties and to lower the freezing point. It isn't really necessary from a cooling standpoint though. Your cooling system is under pressure, which raises the boiling point of the water, and there isn't anywhere for water vapor to go.
Old Sep 1, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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Default Re: HELP: coolant problem

Originally Posted by Fabrik8
Not in a closed system. Antifreeze is only good for its anti corrosion properties and to lower the freezing point. It isn't really necessary from a cooling standpoint though. Your cooling system is under pressure, which raises the boiling point of the water, and there isn't anywhere for water vapor to go.
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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Default Re: HELP: coolant problem

Originally Posted by dorko
try adding coolant instead of water.
Coolant is the mixture of antifreeze and water by the way...

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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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Default Re: HELP: coolant problem

Originally Posted by Fabrik8
Coolant is the mixture of antifreeze and water by the way...
Thats what I did... Half-and-Half.
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